Add 2/81 and 16/4
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 4 0/4
2/81 + 16/4 is 326/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 4 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
16/4 = 16 × 81/4 × 81 = 1296/324 - Add the two like fractions:
8/324 + 1296/324 = 8 + 1296/324 = 1304/324 - 1304/324 simplified gives 326/81
- So, 2/81 + 16/4 = 326/81
In mixed form: 42/81
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